Duo Pro Football

Duo Pro Football is an interactive, real-time multiplayer 2D football (air-hockey style) game built with Node.js, Express, and Socket.io. Players can compete against an AI in single-player mode, matchmake with random opponents online, or create private rooms to play with friends natively in the browser.

Features

• Real-time Multiplayer: Play against other players worldwide with low-latency synchronization using Socket.io.
• Single-player vs AI: Hone your skills against an AI opponent with adjustable difficulty levels (Easy, Pro, Legend).
• Private Rooms: Create private matches and share the room code with friends for direct 1v1 play.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Responsive layout and touch controls optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• Customization: Choose your player's color before deploying to the pitch.
• Smooth Gameplay: Client-side prediction, interpolation, and server reconciliation implemented for seamless and snappy movements.

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Real-time Communication: Socket.io
• Frontend Template Engine: EJS
• Frontend Logic: HTML5 Canvas, Vanilla JavaScript
• Database Integration: MongoDB & Mongoose
• Styling: Custom CSS

Prerequisites

Before running the project locally, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14.x or later)
• npm (Node Package Manager)

Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/duoprofootball.git
   cd Multi-Player-Game

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory and add any necessary environment variables (e.g. your database URI or port).

   PORT=10000

4. Start the server:

   • For production environments:

     npm start

   • For development environments (requires nodemon):

     npm run dev

5. Play the game:

   Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:10000.

How to Play

Controls

• Desktop: Use W, A, S, D or Arrow Keys to move your player.
• Mobile/Touch Devices: Tap and drag anywhere on your side of the screen, or continuously swipe towards the ball to move smoothly.

Mechanics

• Bump the ball with your player character to strike it towards the opponent's goal.
• The momentum of your movement transfers to the ball for more powerful shots!
• The first player to reach the set win limit claims victory.

Contributing

Pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License.